Common Core Standards:

Structure:

(Ongoing )

Revisit and continue T-Chart, Word Web and Threads as started and continued in previous section activities. Students should now be getting a sense of some original thesis statements that come up as they track their observations of motif and theme.

Ask students to practice writing a thesis statement and following it up with some supportive evidence in no more...

The Old Man and the Sea Questions and Answers

The shark detected the blood from the marlin and followed the trail to the skiff. After struggling with the approaching shark, the old man maims him. However, the shark has already torn apart and devoured 40 pounds of Santiago's marlin. In the...

Santiago has a deep appreciation and affinity for the struggle of the marlin, and other animals as well. He envisions himself in battle.... he knows the marlin is a worthy opponent. His struggle, and ultimate survival, defines him as a person.